1 year ago
While assisting the Saline County Sheriff’s Office with traffic control during an incident early last Friday morning, the Saline County Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad experienced the loss of one of its two fleet vehicles. According to Saline County, the early 2000s Suburban, which was stationary and directing traffic at the time, was struck by a ...

1 year ago
Bethany College in Lindsborg is preparing to host it 2025 Music Scholarship Audition day. According to the school, on Saturday, January 25th, students are invited to come make music, and get a taste of the Bethany campus. This an opportunity if you're a high school or transfer student looking to major or be active with music ...

1 year ago
A man is facing numerous of charges after allegedly damaging property and threatening multiple people. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News, Thursday morning a male suspect attempted to break into Goodwill on 2640 Planet Ave. The man allegedly tried to force open the front door with a knife, while yelling at employees that he ...

1 year ago
The City of Salina is explaining its snow removal strategy. According to the City, on January 4th and 5th, 2025, Salina experienced one of the largest snowfall events in its history. Records indicate that it has been 63 years since Salina received this much snow from a single event. Here is how the City responded to the ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in a shoplifting incident. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Thursday, January 2nd, at about 1:00 PM, a subject entered Casey’s General Store, 725 W. Schilling and attempted to purchase tobacco products. The subject did not have any identification, so he was ...

1 year ago
The City of Salina would like to remind everyone that the clearing of snow from sidewalks is required to be completed within 12 hours of snow accumulation. According to the City, due to the level of snow fall from the January 4-5 storm, a grace period was extended. However, with USD 305 back in session, it ...

1 year ago
The Saline County Health Department is inviting the public to participate in opioid needs assessment listening sessions. According to the County, the Saline County Opioid Task Force, in collaboration with the Saline County Health Department and Wichita State University's Community Engagement Institute, is conducting a comprehensive county-wide opioid needs assessment. As part of this crucial initiative, ...

1 year ago
 Kiersten Dykes takes bones, antlers and other relics and turns them into art. Instead of leaving them to rot back to earth, she cleans, brightens and revives them and uses them to adorn ceramic vessels. “These shadows of life have now been redefined,” Dykes said. Dykes’ exhibit “Redefined Relics” will be on display from Jan. 14 to ...

1 year ago
The Salina Symphony is planning a gala event. According to the organization,  the "Fire and Ice Symphony Gala" will be an evening of breathtaking contrasts. Th event will feature signature cocktails, mouthwatering cuisine, and music of both fiery intensity and icy elegance brought to life by Maestro Segal and the Salina Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Doors will open ...

1 year ago
Salina drivers have been slipping and sliding over the remnants of a blizzard that left some 13-inches of snow to churn through on the streets. Fortunately the wheels at Meals on Wheels are rolling again after the historic storm stopped delivery operations for several days. According to Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith Hanes - drivers stopped ...

1 year ago
Salina Police have activated their “Emergency Accident Reporting Plan”. The agency says due to hazardous driving conditions the number of motor vehicle accidents exceeds the department’s ability to respond in a timely manner. Eligible accidents: Any non-hit and run, non-personal injury motor vehicle accident that does not require towing, and does not involve alcohol or drugs. Driver requirements: ...